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Why did CBS replace Sean McDonough with Verne Lundquist for college football?
Posted on 12/17/11 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 12/17/11 at 10:50 pm
Am I the only person that really liked Sean McDonough when he was calling CFB games for CBS? I thought he was way better than Verne. It was always hilarious hearing his voice go up an octave whenever he got excited. What was the reason for Lundquist replacing McDonough? It seemed like McDonough called all the big football games for CBS in the late '90s. Next thing I know, I'm watching CFB games and hearing Verne yelling "Oh Wow" every other play. Just a big downgrade there.
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Posted on 12/17/11 at 10:52 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
Love Sean McDonough
Posted on 12/17/11 at 11:00 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
I've never been able to take mcdonough seriously with his voicecracks.
He sounded like a boy going through puberty when the stoernover happened.
He sounded like a boy going through puberty when the stoernover happened.
Posted on 12/17/11 at 11:38 pm to Unbiased Bama Fan
I'm not that impressed with either one of them. Verne's best days are behind him--those were his days at Channel 8 in Dallas & doing some Dallas Cowboys' games with Frank Gleiber.
I also don't think McDonough was that great at college football. CBS needs to opt for Plan C--I wish there were some young Keith Jacksons out there.
I also don't think McDonough was that great at college football. CBS needs to opt for Plan C--I wish there were some young Keith Jacksons out there.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 12:14 am to Unbiased Bama Fan
I'm usually too into the game to notice the play by play guy. Except for that woman who does the early games. Ugh.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 4:19 am to Unbiased Bama Fan
I misread the title and thought Verne got replaced. It was like an early Christmas.
So frick the OP.
So frick the OP.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 6:44 am to joshnorris14
To irritate the living hell out of every fan who loves Louisiana State University............
CBS hates Louisiana State University.
Holy cow!
CBS hates Louisiana State University.
Holy cow!
Posted on 12/18/11 at 6:54 am to Eauxld Geauxld
McDonough had perhaps my favorite call ever (other than Hawthorne) in the 1996 CWS when Morris hit the HR.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 6:56 am to shrevetigertom
Keith Jackson and Ron Franklin. My favorites.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 7:21 am to CajunRocks
I guess I'm the only one with a soft spot for ol' Verne. It's like watching football with my grandfather.
But McDonough is solid. If I was at the helm of CBS, though, I'd try to lure Brad Nessler away from the four-letter and team him with Gary.
But McDonough is solid. If I was at the helm of CBS, though, I'd try to lure Brad Nessler away from the four-letter and team him with Gary.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 8:22 am to SoFla Tideroller
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I guess I'm the only one with a soft spot for ol' Verne
No, you're not. Even though Verne blows several calls per game, loses his train of thought, and basically has no clue what's going on about half the time, I think he and Gary call about the best game out there.
Remember, folks: The alternative is Brent and Herby.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 8:33 am to CajunRocks
Been saying it forever, sexist or not, Ron Franklin is the man. His Saturday night SEC calls were some great memories on the late 90s and early 2000s.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 8:33 am to Dalosaqy
I'm with you there. I think the chemistry between Verne and Gary has developed nicely over time. Yes, Verne does blow some calls, but all the play-by-play announcers do that from time to time. And Danielson is arguably the most knowledgeable color guy in college football today. I know I'll get flamed for that statement, but I'll stick by it.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 9:16 am to UpstateCock2007
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Ron Franklin is the man
Franklin>>>>>everybody else.
I think a team of Franklin and Blackledge would be money.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 9:26 am to BOSCEAUX
There is no excuse for someone to blunder as much as Verne does each and every season. This has been going on for a long time. Maybe it's because "fly in the ointment" is next, or thinks he is next in line as the play by play man.
They really need to hire someone besides the both of them, and this should have been done long ago. CBS needs to go find a decent play by play man for SEC football. By far, the majority of the people and even the media will admit it out loud. It's a no brainer that Verne should go home and watch "Happy Gilmore" and enjoy himself because the speed of the game has long passed him by.
They really need to hire someone besides the both of them, and this should have been done long ago. CBS needs to go find a decent play by play man for SEC football. By far, the majority of the people and even the media will admit it out loud. It's a no brainer that Verne should go home and watch "Happy Gilmore" and enjoy himself because the speed of the game has long passed him by.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 9:26 am to BOSCEAUX
Too many sports stations have put a higher priority on Color Analysts than Play-by-Play guys.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 9:32 am to Volmanac
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He sounded like a boy going through puberty when the stoernover happened
I wasn't planning on drinking today.
Then I saw this.
Posted on 12/18/11 at 9:40 am to Unbiased Bama Fan
I hope they keep Vern. I love laughing at him, that's part of the fun
Posted on 12/18/11 at 9:52 am to UpstateCock2007
Ron Franklin is da man . 
Posted on 12/18/11 at 9:56 am to Unbiased Bama Fan
once Matt liiiinert graduated he was no longer needed.
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